A patient lies in a special type of bed frame that allows the entire bed to turn from side to side. The mattress is low air-loss and the bed can be programmed to turn by degrees at set intervals.
The nurse explains to the patient that this is a type of specialty bed called a
1. Specialized mattress.
2. Mattress overlay.
3. Combination bed.
4. Continuous lateral-rotation bed.
Question 2
A patient lies in a bed frame lined with a pocketed air mattress. Each pocket is filled with air and can be inflated or slightly deflated to prevent pressure on any one area.
A nurse explains to the patient that this type of specialty mattress that can be customized for the needs of each patient is called a
1. Continuous lateral-rotation bed.
2. Low air-loss bed.
3. Mattress overlay.
4. Air-fluidized bed.
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